DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

Transportation Cmte · 2026-07-14 · legislation

This is a discussion item regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 budget presentation from the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). No specific project, site, or action is described. The document is a legislative discussion item, not a development application. The DTPW operates with a budget of over $2.2 billion and a workforce of 4,241. The department faces a transit funding shortfall of approximately $100 million heading into FY 2027, an infrastructure backlog exceeding $1 billion, and a workforce vacancy rate of approximately 20 percent. The farebox return is approximately 11 to 12 cents on the dollar. Approximately 40 percent of patrons pay nothing or half-price fares. The document includes extensive public comment from commissioners regarding transit funding, fares, the TIID, MetroConnect, bus routes, and other topics. No decision is made on a project.